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  1. Berthil
    That should not be a problem although it's not desirable if it bounces up, especially at the higher speeds. When building Peanuts I have seen this modular system is easily extendable as I already had made extra supports the same way as the other turntables are attached. It is a series of three-quarters of half rounds of rollercoaster rails connected together. That's why this extension doesn't surprise me as I've already seen it in my head and others too as they already suggested to me to do something like this with my build. Therefore I think the modular build doesn't add much to the original build which was already impressive. But good to see he spends the money earned with selling building instructions on more LEGO
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    Thanks for the update and good to hear it worked well! May be I'll make the basket position adjustable before my event.
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    2: 10 8: 6 1: 4 3: 3 4: 2 5: 1
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    I'm also using the double crossover part im my compact layout. In my layout I keep all four ends open where Akiyuki keeps both right sides open to let the trains switch sides. If nothing is done with the switches one side always goes straight and the other side switches the train so something needs to be done so let the train switch both sides. Akiyuki has a complicated system with rubber bands where I just have used 3mm rigid hose of the right length to keep push both switches open. I also have this one the left side but Akiyuki has just put rubber bands there for a reversed effect to pull both switches inwards (trains go straight). My solution is visible in the below picture but you have to zoom in.
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    Also looks good it red! :) Please share you experiences after the event. I did not run it full time on an event yet. After building the Akiyuki Peanuts (with 5 turntables) I learned some turntables need sanding down a very little bit on the LBG base to run as smooth as possible. Haven't done that for this module but might help a lot here also. just not too much otherwise the turntables get too loose.
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    Clever mechanisms in a small space, well done.
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    @tismabrick Unfortunately Akiyuki is selling his instruction which I obviously also bought. I'm not allowed to copy (parts of) his instruction and I can't make an instruction of my version of Peanuts without copying. So although I want to I'm not allowed. The Akiyuki Project in this 88 page topic was all about creating building instructions of Akiyuki GBCs by reverse engineering. When Akiyuki started selling is instructions with copyright notice this all stopped. Akiyuki's choice, not mine, I'm all for an open community as I have proven with several free instructions.
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    Meanwhile there has been a Studio update to fix the crashing on BI export so new versions of part 2 and 3 are up, all small improvements. Thank you @Theo van Vroenhoven for all the feedback so far.
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    Thanks! Very pleased how it turned out, can't wait to show it at LEGO World Utrecht for 7 days.
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    Done keeping all observations in mind :)
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    I'm almost done building the building instruction part of the Peanuts module, the remaining will be all modifications. A few observations: The inbox is 12 studs wide and without frame below (I'm bringing it back to 10 wide with frame beneath it) All 1 x 9 liftarms to make the frame rigid are placed on the inside of the frame (I'm putting them back on the outside) The whole frame at the start has TWO plates beneath it (not one). This to create clearance for the 4L liftarms cranks that moves the rod up to push the balls up through the turntable (I found a solution bring this back to 1 plate but still have to see if this will work with the ball pusher) Two sections of the rollercoaster rails have no support, probably good enough for home use (I've added supports as I will be taking it to events) The two supports without frame look a bit flimsy, I haven't build it to test but one can see the upper part moves in the video (I will be building a full frame below the module, also better for transport) The whole 'rollercoaster' is placed at an angle of 45 degrees to the inbox (I will try to turn it 45 degrees back to bring the exit back in line with the entrance) A lot of blue pins in this module and quite a few LBG 1x4 thin liftarms. There are small errors in the instruction (it's hard to be perfect) He doesn't do pin alignment :) Here picture of my 4L thin liftarm crank replacement using rims and 3L. Of course ball goes 1 plate less up in the ball pump but this doesn't seem to be an issue so far. Also added a drop stop for correct pick up height and reinforced total axle column with 32529 at the bottom and 9L liftarm instead of 7L. The bottom broke off multiple times when working on it and it flexed. Not any more.
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    It's amazing how light everything runs if build correctly :)
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    @HRU_Bricks welcome and have fun.
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    Akiyuki Ball factory V3 Ball Shooter Marble Run Rainbow Stepper Rainbow Wave V2 Turntable Cup to Cup Ball Feed Ball Catcher
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    Excellent idea and execution. It will be my first Akiyuki BI purchase so planning on building one. I want to build it with inbox and outbox in line and keep turnable exit to be able to use it as a corner module. Below that a full frame for sturdiness which means turning the tracks 45 degrees. From the videos it could be reverse engineered to the version I have in mind but although I'm against selling GBC instructions, he deserves my money for this one :) It seems this design is more directed to stand alone operation than GBC events. Could help BI sales :)
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    Very nice! Would like a version with sturdier frame and in- and outbox in line.
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    @Bludchylde Thanks! Overal I tried to design in the direction of Art Nouveau/Jugendstil so also with the font. The Font is called ParisMetro and should be available for free when you Google for it. The name is not by accident ParisMetro, the font resembles the sign of a famous Art Nouveau metro entrance in Paris, Port Dauphine:
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    @Courbet Thanks Laurent! Probably the wrong topic :) but as said before, I will try to make a mechanical version with the help of your hard work so thanks again!
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    @Juroen All changes I made to the Invisible Lift I have put on Flickr including ball feed, I hope you can find what you need. It now has run many days with only dropping a few balls. But the XL motor dies after 7 events days, it now has its third motor.
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    @rskamen The two plates go on the inside of the arch bricks to prevent marbles from going in too deep there. I've adjusted the BI to show it better. What seems to be a 1/2 bush is in fact the center part of the 3L universal joint. Studio depicts them this way in the parts list as explained on the page with text. The steps and parts you describe here are the rod to drive the bucket shifter back and forth but are not connected to the ramp in any way. The top of the drive rod mechanism is close to the bottom of the ramp but is not connected. I suggest you check the drive rod and ramp for correct position. Of course you may also dispose of the ramp if you do not use the inbox return loop and fixate the ramp with modified plates with clips as I did in my first design. I'm updating all BI parts at the moment with feedback through here, Rebrickable, Youtube and even through Dropbox for which I thank you all. These are all small adjustments. Unfortunately the latest Studio version crashes all the time when exporting to PDF so I'm not able to update all BI parts on Rebrickable at the moment, especially part 3.
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    Almost an exact copy :) I however see your ramp switch moving and that shouldn't be the case. I suggest he checks the underside to see if it is properly mounted and not touching anything. The space is tight there with the bucket shifter back and forth switch. I don't know if that has caused his original problem but I will check his remarks.
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    Modular city park with sakura tree, flower shop, coffee shop, fountain and lots of green to enjoy. The park is the inner part of the Botanical Garden which I will publish later (after three weeks still waiting for TLG Bricks & Pieces). So if you want a Modular glass building with this park inside, it's better to wait for that (picture is in the building instruction). Free building instruction and parts list on Rebrickable:https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-26379/Berthil/botanical-park/The building instruction is free of charge. Please support my Leicester LEGO Store on LEGO Ideas:https://ideas.lego.com/projects/e015f9c8-3faf-4308-b8ed-b5e09c6ebcef If you want it as indoor garden, please have a look at the Botanical Garden:
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    @Courbet very nice work on the container transporter! I'm looking forward to the building instruction. Not to build it myself but see how it works and determine if a fully mechanical version is possible as I want all my modules fully mechanical. Probably not possible as Akiyuki is a mechanical genius himself so there is most likely a reason why an EV3 was used.
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    @AGarcia Nice work! The balls hesitate somewhat to enter the stepper. I suggest you check if you did not forget one 1x2 plate under the end of the inbox floor just before the first stepper to make the floor one plate higher. It's an easy fix.
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    I'm using the rechargeable 8878 which has 7,4 V output voltage instead of the 9V of the 6 normal batteries. Also with lower voltage everything runs very good as can be seen in the video's. With Akiyuki gearing in the lift the train runs 30 min. longer to a total of 3,5 hours on one charge. So far I've had two broken M motors in the trains, I guess they don't like the reversing a lot.